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title: "Should I repot my old man of the Andes? I’ve had it for about a year…"
description: "Should I repot my old man of the Andes? I’ve had it for about a year and there’s hardly any space around it in the pot. The soil has also packed down a lot in…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Holly"
published: "2025-10-15T13:45:11.825567Z"
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# Should I repot my old man of the Andes? I’ve had it for about a year…

_Posted by Holly on 2025-10-15_

Should I repot my old man of the Andes? I’ve had it for about a year and there’s hardly any space around it in the pot. The soil has also packed down a lot in that time and it’s gotten fairly top-heavy. (Please note I am aware of the etiolation, it was like that when I got it but has started widening out at the top! ☺️)

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## 4 comments

### MummaDeb commented on 2025-10-15

It couldn't hurt. Use tongs. 😉

#### Holly replied on 2025-10-15

Thanks!

### JenThon🪴🪷 commented on 2025-10-15

I would say yes. Use a Terra Cotta pot a little bigger to give it weight.

#### Holly replied on 2025-10-15

Thanks for the tip!

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